A USAID Trade Hub study indicates that every $1,000 increase in sales of shea nuts in rural villages leads to an additional $580 in new household income in Malian communities; this “multiplier effect” is likely similar across the region.
As more jobs and more income are generated, opportunities for value addition increase.
Excerpt taken from:http://www.watradehub.com/activities/tradewinds/feb11/global-shea-alliance-top-agenda-shea-2011-sustainable-solutions
